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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,836.69, 25,255.04 and 9,344.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,836.69, 25,255.04 and 9,344.85 is: 14,017.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,836.69 : 25,255.04 = 9,344.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,836.69/25,255.04 = 9,344.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,836.69x = 25,255.04 × 9,344.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,836.69x = 236,004,560.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,004,560.54/16,836.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,017.28

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